What Languages do People Speak in Somalia?

Primary Languages

Somali

7,820,000 speakers

Major Dialects:

Northern Somali Benaadir Af-Ashraaf (Ashraaf)

Arabic

2,050,000 speakers

Major Dialects:

Standard
Language
Speakers
Maay1,750,000
Swahili183,000
Garre50,000
Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo41,600
Mushungulu20,000
Tunni20,000
Jiiddu20,000